Chapter Forty-Four: A Dinner of Diplomacy Phera POV: Just as we were about to leave the tension-filled meeting room, Alpha Ericson made an unexpected proposal. "Why don't you all stay for dinner?" he suggested, his voice carrying a hint of insistence that was hard to ignore. Damon, Axel, and Zane exchanged quick glances, clearly not keen on prolonging our stay. Damon was about to politely decline when Ericson added, with a pointed look in my direction, "I believe my future beta would particularly enjoy the opportunity to meet you, Phera. Especially since you two share a history." The atmosphere in the room shifted palpably at the mention of a 'future beta' and 'history'. I could feel the tension rising in the triplets, their protective instincts kicking into overdrive. Before any of

